Amnion graft for treatment of congenital absence of the vagina

Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1984 Mar;91(3):279-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1984.tb04768.x.

Abstract

The successful application of an amniotic membrane graft in the treatment of congenital absence of the vagina is described. Follow up with vaginal smears and vaginal biopsies revealed that amnion when used alone with mesenchyme applied to the host gives protection to the underlying granulation tissue and facilitates epithelialization.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Extraembryonic Membranes / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methods
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Vagina / pathology
  • Vagina / surgery